The Latest Team in the Kyrie Irving/Cavs Trade Chatter – The Detroit Pistons

Could Kyrie Irving end up playing with a former bitter rival of the Cavs located just a few hours away?

The Detroit Free Press today reports that the Pistons of all teams are now officially in the mix for Cavs upset guard Kyrie Irving, who asked for a trade from the Cavs about a month ago.

A person with knowledge of the Pistons’ front office told the Free Press recently that the organization is interested in the four-time NBA All-Star, who nailed the winning shot to clinch the 2016 NBA title for the Cavs.

That’s not a shocker. ESPN.com’s Adrian Wojnarowski, citing league sources, reported late last month that “there were approximately 20 teams” that inquired on Irving when news of his trade request rocked the NBA off-season.

And team president and coach Stan Van Gundy isn’t even trying to hide Pistons interest, telling the team website earlier this week “the Pistons have had some level of conversation with the Cavs.”

When one of the league’s top players becomes available, of course teams should do due diligence.

But a word of caution to the Pistons — and any teams contemplating Irving:

Can the wondrous scorer be the best player on a contender?

The Cavs are being very pro active in trying to find the right fit for Irving in terms of what they get back, and it all will come down to what the Pistons have and more importantly what they are willing to offer for Irving.